Averitt donates $10,000 to East Tennessee relief efforts

December 6, 2016

easttn-relief-efforts — Red Cross of East Tennessee board member Lori Tucker, second from left, and Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee board member Clark Parker, second from right, thank Averitt Express’ Keith Davis, left, and Bryan Snyder, right, for Averitt’s recent $10,000 donation.

Red Cross of East Tennessee board member Lori Tucker, second from left, and Red Cross of Northeast Tennessee board member Clark Parker, second from right, thank Averitt Express’ Keith Davis, left, and Bryan Snyder, right, for Averitt’s recent $10,000 donation.

COOKEVILLE – In response to the recent wildfires and tornadoes in East Tennessee, Averitt Express associates have contributed $10,000 to the American Red Cross to help with relief efforts.

The contribution comes from Averitt’s associate-driven charitable giving organization, Averitt Cares for Kids. Nearly 85 percent of Averitt associates are part of the group, and give $1 per week to the cause.

“Our hearts go out to the people who have been impacted by the natural disasters in East Tennessee,” Gary Sasser, Averitt’s chairman and chief executive officer, said. “We want to do what we can to help the relief efforts there, and we’re proud to partner with the American Red Cross as it continues its important work.”

Red Cross disaster workers are currently assisting those who have lost their homes and possessions, providing relief and support services. This work includes operating three shelters in Tennessee to provide a safe place to stay, as well as providing necessities for evacuees.

For more information about Averitt associates’ charitable giving efforts, visit AverittExpress.com/AverittCares.